Sports Exercise Science – The Sport Journal

Strength and Conditioning Practices among NCAA Place-Kickers

Vandy Pacetti-Donelson — Fri, 24 Mar 2023 22:44:37 +0000

Authors: Dr. James A. Reid1, Todd Schaneville2, and Trey Schaneville3 1Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL, USA2Physical Educator and Coach, Brevard Public Schools, Viera, FL, USA3Graduate Student-Athlete, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC, USA Corresponding Author: James A. Reid, DA, NSCA, CSCS and CPT509 Greentree TerAuburn, Alabama 36832jreid@tuskegee.edu256-690-3581 University. Dr. Reid has been [...]

The Impact of Eating Disorder Risk on Sports Anxiety and Sports Confidence in Division III Female Athletes

U.S. Sports Academy — Wed, 01 Apr 2015 13:48:32 +0000

Submission by JoAnne Barbieri Bullard1, Psy.D.* 1* Instructor, Health and Exercise Science Department, Rowan University, JoAnne Barbieri Bullard is an instructor in the Health and Exercise Science Department at Rowan University. Bullard is also a Doctor of Sport Psychology and Performance and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. ABSTRACT Eating disorder risk is important to [...]

Ratios of Certified Athletic Trainers’ to Athletic Teams and Number of Athletes in South Carolina Collegiate Settings

U.S. Sports Academy — Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:51:39 +0000

Submitted by Robert Bradley1, Ed.D, ATC, SCAT*. Fred Cromartie2, Ed.D*, Jeff Briggs3 PhD.*, Fred Battenfield4, Ph.D.*, Jon Boulet5 Ph.D*. 1* Assistant Professor of Sport management at North Greenville University, Tigersville, South Carolina, 29680 2* Director of Doctoral Studies at the United States Sports Academy, Daphne, Alabama, 36526 3* Professor of Sport Management at North Greenville University, Tigersville, South Carolina, 29680 4* Professor of Sport Management at [...]

Effect of Mental Training on the Performance of College Age Distance Runners

U.S. Sports Academy — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 16:54:32 +0000

Submitted by Michael P. Spino1*, William F. Straub2* 1* Sports Administration, Kinesiology and Health, Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA 30303 2*Department of Psychology, Tompkins Cortland Community College, Dryden, NY 13053 wstraub7314@gmail.com Michael P. Spino was born in New Jersey but has spent most of his adult years working in Atlanta, Georgia. He is an excellent [...]

An Athlete’s Nutritional Answer

U.S. Sports Academy — Thu, 09 Oct 2014 15:43:47 +0000

Submitted by John Stump, DC, PhD, EdD John Stump is the clinic director at the Integrative Medicine Centre. A consultant and partner in Sportec International, a Fairhope, AL, based sport and fitness consulting company. He is also a National Faculty member of the United States Sports Academy ABSTRACT The year of the Olympics is a special [...]

Effects of Circuit Resistance Training on Body Composition and Bone Status in Young Males

U.S. Sports Academy — Tue, 19 Aug 2014 15:23:35 +0000

Submitted by Yilmaz Ucan Dr. Ucan is the chairman of the AIBU Sports Club and is responsible for the university fitness and health center. ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of circuit type resistance training on body composition and bone status in young males. Twenty eight moderately active male volunteers were [...]

Disordered Eating, Eating Attitudes, and Reasons for Exercise among Male High School Cross Country Runners

U.S. Sports Academy — Mon, 28 Apr 2014 13:39:53 +0000

ABSTRACT PURPOSE: This study investigated the prevalence of disordered eating behaviors among male high school cross country runners. The study identified behaviors and feelings about being an athlete, and determined relationships between motivations to exercise and disordered eating behaviors. METHODS: Sixty-eight male high school cross country runners from 12 high schools in one urban school district completed three questionnaire packets on one occasion pre-season. The EAT-26 questionnaire was used to determine prevalence of disordered eating. The ATHLETE questionnaire was used to determine psychological factors for relationships with disordered eating. The EMI-2 was used to determine motivations to exercise and the relationship to disordered eating. EAT-26 scores and data from the EMI-2 and ATHLETE questionnaires were analyzed via a Pearson Correlation Coefficient. RESULTS: A modest positive relationship existed between exercising for disordered eating behaviors versus exercising for weight management (r = 0.31: p < 0.05), the Your Body in Sports subscale (which measured drive for thinness and performance) (r = 0.36: p < 0.05), and the Feelings about Performance subscale (or Performance Perfectionism) (r = 0.26: p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Risk factors associated with eating disorders exist in high school male cross country runners. Underreporting and lack of recognition of disordered eating may affect prevalence rates. Recommendations include a longitudinal study of male high school runners across the school year to determine relationships with the timing of questionnaire administration. APPLICATIONS IN SPORT: Disordered eating behaviors should be acknowledged as more than a “female only” issue. Parents, teachers, coaches, and athletic trainers may be better able to understand and help male athletes with disordered eating behaviors or an active eating disorder.

Caffeine Improves Sprint-Distance Performance among Division II Collegiate Swimmers

U.S. Sports Academy — Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:52:20 +0000

Submitted by David F. Vanata, Ph.D., RD, CSSD, LD; Nick Mazzino, B.S.;Robert Bergosh, Ph.D. and Paul Graham, B.S. of Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio. ABSTRACT Caffeine has been identified as a possible ergogenic aid for athletic performance. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of caffeine on sprint-distance swim trials. Caffeine dosages [...]

Differences of body dimensions in female volleyball players (cadets) in relation to volleyball playing position

U.S. Sports Academy — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 15:14:34 +0000

Submitted by Aleksandra Vujmilović and Tamara Karalić ABSTRACT This research presents a test of the hypothesis that there are differences in morphological characteristics, which affect effective realization of the elements of the game, which are influenced by many factors from the area of anthropological status of the volleyball players. The study examines the relations of [...]

World Masters Games: North American Participant Medical and Health History Survey

U.S. Sports Academy — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 19:58:47 +0000

Submitted by Mark DeBeliso, Joe Walsh, Mike Climstein, Ian Timothy Heazlewood, Jyrki Kettunen, Trish Sevene and Kent Adams ABSTRACT Athletes competing at the World Masters Games have either initiated exercise later in life or pursued a physically active lifestyle for an extended period. There is a paucity of information regarding the prevalence of chronic health [...]